The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Upgrade is a game utility by Bethesda. It is a patch for the popular role-playing game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. It brings new content for long-time players to enjoy, including new quests and locations, weapons, armors, and player homes.

More than new content, the Skyrim Anniversary Upgrade also gives players complete access to the Creation Club. With this, you can download the previously released DLC packs offered in the official mod shop. You can also get four free creations available to Special Editions owners. Note, however, that you must own Skyrim Special Edition.

What's inside the Anniversary Upgrade?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is an engrossing fantasy RPG that offers a core gameplay loop of exploring, questing, looting, and leveling. More than that, It also comes with an excellently crafted open world made with a stunning soundtrack combined with an incredibly cohesive art direction. The game gained popularity among players over the years, paving for the release of new versions and patches.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Upgrade is a new patch released to celebrate the game's anniversary. As mentioned, this brings a few updates, including new quest lines and locations, player homes, weapons, and armor. Players can also enjoy new creations, like Ghost of the Tribunal and The Cause. Moreover, Special Editions owners can also get four free creations, including Saints and Seducers, Rare Curios, Fishing, and Survival mode.

The Anniversary Edition also provides you with complete access to the Creation Club. With this, you can get your hands on the existing mods stocked up on the official mod shop as well as new ones. More than additional content, the edition will also include some next-gen visual and performance overhauls. However, as noted, you must have The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition to access the new content. 

Is the patch good?

If you are a Skyrim fan looking for new content to play, then The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Upgrade is for you. With this, you can get access to the Creation Club offerings. Moreover, you can also get new creations and updates. However, as with the vanilla game and the updates, the content still suffers from animation bugs. The update also fits poorly with the base game.